GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
| amorphous | having no definite form : shapeless |
| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
| hereafter | after this in sequence or in time |
| molecule | the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties (see property |
| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
| earthly | characteristic of or belonging to this earth |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| endorse | to write on the back of |